Autochthon

Definition:

  • (n.) One who is supposed to rise or spring from the ground or the soil he inhabits; one of the original inhabitants or aborigines; a native; -- commonly in the plural. This title was assumed by the ancient Greeks, particularly the Athenians.
  • (n.) That which is original to a particular country, or which had there its origin.

Compare autochthon with other words:

autochthon vs. autochthony

aboriginal vs. autochthon

autochthon vs. autochthonous